Operation Paperback
Check out Operation Paperback for a great project that doesn’t take long and is energizing for a young, enthusiastic reader.
Miss First-Grader is consuming simple chapter books at a pace that puts me in the mood for a good Nancy Drew....
Homegrown Giving
In the unkempt jungle that is now our backyard, we once again have produce to spare. In fact, we have more extras than ever this year.
I suspected this might be the case. Even with a little one on the way, I insisted on planting all 20 by 35...
A Plan to End Hunger in Minnesota
If you find yourself with busy hands for an hour, dig up this excellent hour on Minnesota Public Radio. Tuesday’s Midday broadcast Can We End Hunger in Minnesota, invited Rob Zeaske, the executive director of Second Harvest Heartland,...
Exploring the Hunger Site
Here is a project for those days when your creativity is rather low, your time is short, or this interminable spring rain simply has you trapped in doors again. If you are in a pinch, but want to make a bit of a difference, visit TheHungerSite.
Bottled...
Last Minute Mother’s Day Project
Mother’s Day finds me divided against myself.
On one hand, I’m absolutely prepared to graciously receive the adoration and pampering coming my way. Like every other mother of young children I’ve talked to in the past week,...
Crafts for a Cause
Spring may be inspiring us all to get outdoors, but inevitably, rain will chase us back in again. Prepare yourself for the next rainy day with a crafty book full of helpful projects and the website that started it all.
Jade Sims Craft Hope:...
How Children can Help Victims of Japan’s Disaster
The images are heartbreaking. The news coverage brings more tales of danger and potentially greater catastrophe every hour. The 8.9 magnitude earthquake, massive tsunami, and now nuclear crisis devastating Japan is impossible to turn away from....
Add Meaning to your School Food Drive
Food drives sprout up at schools periodically throughout the year, offering the opportunity to cram one more thing in your child’s back pack or make one more stop to drop a box off at the front office. Or, of course, spend time reflecting...
Gleeful Deliveries
The girls were all smiles as we got ready to deliver Meals on Wheels last Friday, especially Miss Kindergarten.
A short break from school last week gave us all some much needed leisure time (if you can call crafting and baking in our pajamas...
Sponsoring Homeless Youth
Like so many others, our family has been searching for a way to share our good fortune over the holidays. It is a humbling endeavor.
So many worthy causes let their need be known this time of year. So many other obligations compete for our time...
